Peek at the Week

Monday, Nov. 27

• Holiday Giving Campaign Begins (see information below)
• School Jobs: Week 4
• 3:45 pm - After School Lego Club

Tuesday, Nov. 28

• Last Day to Order Cup Stacks
• Green Grinch Day (wear Grinch attire or green to show your support for the Giving Project)
• 8:50 am - Pep Rally

These students were recognized at the Friday pep rally for being KINDNESS CRUSADERS!

CONGRATULATIONS!

During these trying economic times, it seems like more families are finding it hard to make ends meet. If your family is in need of a little help during this holiday season and would like support, please fill out this survey. All information will be kept confidential. It is not guaranteed that all families will receive assistance, we will try our best to help as many families as possible (depending on the response and level of need). Please complete and submit this form by Monday, Nov. 27th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at

holcombb@usd385.org or 316-218-4630 ext.2

Brooke Holcomb, School Counselor

Andover Caring and Sharing is a nonprofit organization that started over twenty years ago. Volunteers from local organizations, churches, and businesses continue the tradition of helping to provide age-appropriate gifts, warm clothing items, books, gifts, and gift cards to children, teenagers, and seniors in our community. Families will receive food boxes containing ingredients for a holiday dinner, including a turkey. The families will be invited to pick up their gift and food boxes on Monday, December 18 at the Andover Fire Department. The Andover Fire and Police Departments will deliver gift and food baskets if transportation is unavailable.

Please fill out the following form if you are interested in this holiday support.

If you have any questions contact Brooke Holcomb at holcombb@usd385.org or 316-218-4630 ext. 2.

Tis the season for giving, and Meadowlark Elementary has a long tradition of giving to those less fortunate during the winter holiday season. Over the past 25 years, we have raised nearly $40,000 and have helped over 150 Meadowlark families. Last year alone, we raised $3,039.01 which helped 8 Meadowlark families, the Andover Sunshine Children's Home , and the Wichita Children's Home!

The goal for our Holiday Giving Campaign for 2023 is to raise at least $2,500. At the end of the campaign, Mrs. Matheny will treat the whole school to a Pajama and Cookie Day!!

Below you will find a template of a holiday wreath color sheet. Print as many copies as you want, decorate/color the wreath, write a name on the sheet, and return it to school along with at least $1 (any amount over a dollar will be happily and graciously accepted, too!). The whole family can join in the fun by coloring a holiday wreath for every member of the family!

While coloring your wreath, talk to your children about the spirit of giving. You might consider having them do extra jobs to earn money to donate, have them use a portion of their allowance money, or send them on a "Loose Change Hunt" around the house and in your vehicles.

If you know of a local business or corporation that might be willing to support our Holiday Giving Campaign, please contact them. Ask them to make a donation in your child's name.

All wreath color sheets and money need to be collected by Friday, Dec. 11th.

Thank you all in advance for your generosity and caring. I feel truly blessed to be a part of this wonderful Meadowlark community. May you and yours have a blessed and joyous holiday season.

Blessing,

Dana Matheny

We received a book written by one of our very own Meadowlark Students! Autumn presented her book to Mrs. Pfaff and students will be able to check out her book very soon!

We are all so excited to find out who the Meadowlark school spelling bee champ will be at our competition scheduled for Friday, January 19th at 9:00 a.m. in room 406. The classroom champions have been chosen, study lists have been given, and the anticipation is mounting.

Best of luck to all of these hardworking spellers:

• 3rd Grade – Hudson B., Wendell K., Hailey D., and Quincy T.
• 4th Grade – Ethan G., Vincent V., Lacey S., Mira H., Jonah W., and Mackenzie N.
• 5th Grade – Eva A., Presley S., Harper P., Christopher M., Brody E., and Taniyah P.

Email: harveyr@usd385.org
Website: http://meadowlark.usd385.org/
Location: 1122 N 159th St E, Wichita, KS 67230 USA
Phone: 316-218-4630
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meadowlarkelementary